Tim Montague

Innovation in Rooftop Solar Racking with Costa Nicolaou, CEO PanelClaw | EP182

Please take our listener survey. The global rooftop solar PV market was valued at 101 billion USD in 2022 and is expected to hit 435 billion by 2032 (a CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2032). At the heart of this growth is a company called PanelClaw, the number one flat roof racking maker in…

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Clean Power Hour LIVE | December 14, 2023 | Speeding the Energy Transition

Please take our listener survey. Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies, and trends driving the energy transition forward. With a strong commitment to decarbonizing…

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Illinois Solar Energy Association with Kevin Borgia | EP181

Please take our listener survey. The Illinois solar industry is booming thanks to forward-thinking policies like the Future Energy Jobs Act and the recent Climate & Equitable Jobs Act. Solar companies looking to tap into this growth market must engage locally to capitalize on opportunities fully. That’s why joining the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)…

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Roofing and Solar – What Facility Owners and General Contractors Need to Know | EP180

Please take our listener survey. Installing solar PV on commercial buildings can significantly reduce electricity costs but it requires careful coordination with roof repairs and replacements. Today on the Clean Power Hour, experts from the solar and roofing industries advise facility owners and contractors on best practices for integrated solar roof projects. The speakers include…

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Streamlining Clean Energy Finance with Amanda Li | EP179

Please take our listener survey. The clean energy transition requires an unprecedented deployment of wind, solar, storage, and emerging technologies across the globe. However, friction and complexity in financing these projects remain key obstacles to reaching scale. Our guest today sees a major opportunity for software innovation to unlock abundant capital and accelerate the energy…

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Navigating Complex Regulations to Drive Clean Energy with Nancy LaPlaca | EP178

Please take our listener survey. The promise of “clean” natural gas has led many U.S. utilities to bet big on gas infrastructure, but how clean is gas? In this episode, we dive into the risks utilities are taking with massive investments in natural gas, which may be far worse for the climate than coal once…

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How AI and Data are Transforming Power Grids with Astrid Atkinson | Ep177

Please take our listener survey. The renewable energy transition requires a massive overhaul of power grid operations and infrastructure. While utilities will play a critical role in this transformation, many face challenges integrating distributed resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. How can legacy grid operators embrace the distributed energy future? Our guest today,…

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How AI and Data are Transforming Power Grids with Astrid Atkinson | Ep177

Please take our listener survey. The renewable energy transition requires a massive overhaul of power grid operations and infrastructure. While utilities will play a critical role in this transformation, many face challenges integrating distributed resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. How can legacy grid operators embrace the distributed energy future? Our guest today,…

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Accelerating Clean Energy Deployment and Innovation with Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus | EP176

Please take our listener survey. The Biden administration has set an ambitious goal of decarbonizing the US grid by 2035. Achieving this target will require rapidly scaling up renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and battery storage. The DOE has a little-known office called the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) that “accelerates the advancement and…

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From Coal Country to Solar – How Complete Solar is Helping Homeowners Go Renewable | EP175

Please take our listener survey. The residential solar market has come a long way since the early 2000s, but there’s still ample room for growth. Our guest today on the Clean Power Hour is a true veteran of the industry who’s been innovating in rooftop solar for over 14 years. Dave Anderson, founder and Chief…

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